Name___________________________

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English 9

Speech #2 Reading a Poem Aloud with Expression and Commentary

___ must last a minimum of one minute

____ Introduction

10 __ lead statement

__ explain the lead

__ introduce yourself

__ mention title of poem, name of poet

__ theme of poem, what the poem is mainly about.

____ Recitation of selection

20 __ selection is at least 10 lines long.

__ voice volume

__ speak clearly

__ voice inflection

__ use of gestures, body, posture, eye contact

____ Conclusion

10 __ short explanation of what selection literally says

__ what is the theme; what is it figuratively about?

__ text-to-self, why you like the poem or

__ text-to-text, compare this poem to other poems that are similar

__ text-to-world, why this poem appeals to others

__ reason why this was selected for presentation, how you found the poem

__ hook back to the lead

____ Delivery/Conventions

10 __ speech was organized, not confusing

__ use of gestures, body, posture, eye contact

__ good appearance – no gum, hat, outside jacket

____ Total Score (minimum of 31 required to meet standard)

50

____ Extra Credit

_5_ video clip of presentation posted

_5_ extra presentation of a scene with others, video clip

_5_ dressed in costume

List of famous dramatic speeches from Shakespeare to help the student get started. One does not need to choose from this list. It is merely added for those who are not familiar with Shakespeare’s play and need help to select an appropriate piece for presentation.

1. Merchant of Venice. ActIII, scene 1 Shylock: “To bait fish withal…”

2. Merchant of Venice. Act IV, scene1, line 184, Portia: “The quality of mercy in never strained…”

3. Taming of the Shrew. Act V, Katherine: Fie! Fie! Unknit that threatening unkind brow…”

4. Julius Caesar. Act III, scene 2, Antonio: “Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears;…”

5. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Act III, scene 1. Hamlet: “To be, or not to be…”

6. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Act III, scene 2. Hamlet: “Speak the speech…”

7. Romeo and Juliet. Act III scene 2. Juliet “Gallup apace, you fiery-footed steeds, …”

8. Romeo and Juliet. Act IV, scene 3. Juliet: “Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again…”

9. As You Like It. Act II, scene 7, line 136 Jaques: “All the world’s a stage…”

10. Richard II. Act II, scene 1. Gaunt: “This royal throne of kings…”

11. Henry V. Act IV, scene 3. Westmoreland: “O that we now had here…”

12. Henry V. Act IV, scene 3. King Henry: “What’s he that wishes so…”